Although a good CPU is pretty useful for a home server, there are a few additional components you shouldn't overlook ...

Have an old PC lying around that no one is using? You might want to consider converting it into a media streaming server. There was a time when people had separate devices for everything. The TV was ...

Microsoft to release Power Pack 3 upgrade to Windows Home Server on November 24 to better support Windows 7-based devices. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been ...

DIY Raspberry Pi projects bring affordable, private, and customizable upgrades to your smart home, from security to ...

I run an FTP server on my machine from time to time to transfer files from my computer to a home computer or to friends. I used to have a permenant IP address when I lived in the dorms. I now live in ...

With new desktop software from Plex, plugging a computer into your television almost seems like a great idea. Plex HTPC, which officially launched last week, lets you access Plex’s over-the-air DVR ...